Physical Education

Classes

PED 100 : Fundamentals of Fitness

This lecture course includes the basic principles of physical education and physical fitness. It explores psychological and physiological effects of exercise and physical fitness, including effects on the human skeleton, muscle development, respiration, and coordination. It is viewed as an introduction to such laboratory courses as slimnastics, weight training, and conditioning. The course may also include fitness evaluation, development of individual fitness programs, and participation in fitness activities.

Credits

3

PED 101 : Slimnastics (Beginning)

This course provides an individualized approach to physical fitness, wellness, and other health-related factors. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness programs. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness program.

Credits

1

PED 102 : Slimnastics (Intermediate)

This course is an intermediate-level slimnastics class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems, nutrition, and weight control. Upon completion, students should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness program. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 103 : Weight Training (Beginning)

This course introduces the basics of weight training. Emphasis is placed on developing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and muscle tone. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement a personal weight training program.

Credits

1

PED 104 : Weight Training (Intermediate)

This course covers advanced levels of weight training. Emphasis is on meeting individual training goals and addressing weight training needs and interests. Upon completion, students should be able to establish and implement an individualized advanced weight training program.

Credits

1

PED 105 : Personal Fitness

This course is designed to provide the student with information allowing him/her to participate in a personally developed fitness program. Topics include cardiovascular, strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 106 : Aerobics

This course introduces a program of cardiovascular fitness involving continuous, rhythmic exercise. Emphasis is placed on developing cardiovascular efficiency, strength, and flexibility and on safety precautions. Upon completion, students should be able to select and implement a rhythmic aerobic exercise program. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 107 : Aerobics Dance (Beginning)

This course introduces the fundamentals of step and dance aerobics. Emphasis is placed on basic stepping up, basic choreographed dance patterns, and cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, floor, and abdominal exercises. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in basic dance aerobics. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 106 or permission of instructor

PED 108 : Aerobics Dance (Intermediate)

This course provides a continuation of step aerobics. Emphasis is placed on a wide variety of choreographed step and dance patterns; cardiovascular fitness; and upper body, abdominal, and floor exercises. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in and design an aerobics routine. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 107 or permission of instructor

PED 109 : Jogging

This course covers the basic concepts involved in safely and effectively improving cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis is placed on walking, jogging, or running as a means of achieving fitness. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and appreciate the benefits derived from these activities. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 118 : General Conditioning (Beginning)

This course provides an individualized approach to general conditioning utilizing the five major components. Emphasis is placed on the scientific basis for setting up and engaging in personalized physical fitness and conditioning programs. Upon completion, students should be able to set up and implement an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 119 : General Conditioning (Intermediate)

This course is an intermediate-level fitness and conditioning program class. Topics include specific exercises contributing to fitness and the role exercise plays in developing body systems. Upon completion, students should be able to implement and evaluate an individualized physical fitness and conditioning program. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 118 or instructor permission

PED 120 : Techniques of Dual and Individual Sports

This course introduces the fundamentals of popular dual and individual sports. Emphasis is placed on rules, equipment, and motor skills used in various sports. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the sports covered. As needed.

Credits

2

PED 121 : Bowling (Beginning)

This course introduces the fundamentals of bowling. Emphasis is placed on ball selection, grips, stance, and delivery along with rules and etiquette. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational bowling. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 122 : Bowling (Intermediate)

This course covers more advanced bowling techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining basic skills and performing advanced shots, spins, pace, and strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive bowling. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 121 or instructor permission

PED 123 : Golf (Beginning)

This course emphasizes the fundamentals of golf. Topics include the proper grips, stance, alignment, swings for the short and long game, putting, and the rules and etiquette of golf. Upon completion, students should be able to perform the basic golf shots and demonstrate a knowledge of the rules and etiquette of golf.

Credits

1

PED 124 : Golf (Intermediate)

This course covers the more advanced phases of golf. Emphasis is placed on refining the fundamental skills and learning more advanced phases of the games such as club selection, trouble shots, and course management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to play a recreational round of golf. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 123 or instructor permission

PED 126 : Recreational Games

This course is designed to give an overview of a variety of recreational games and activities. Emphasis is placed on the skills and rules necessary to participate in a variety of lifetime recreational games. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an awareness of the importance of participating in lifetime recreational activities. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 128 : Racquetball

This course introduces the fundamentals of racquetball. Emphasis is placed on rules, fundamentals, and strategies of beginning racquetball. Upon completion, students should be able to play recreational racquetball. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 129 : Equitation

This course is designed to give advanced riding experiences in a variety of specialized situations. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills such as jumping, rodeo games, and trail riding. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate control and management of the horse and perform various riding techniques. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 131 : Badminton (Beginning)

This course covers the fundamentals of badminton. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, clears, drops, drives, smashes, and the rules and strategies of singles and doubles. Upon completion, students should be able to apply these skills in playing situations. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 132 : Badminton (Intermediate)

This course provides an opportunity for the student to participate in badminton. Emphasis is placed on advanced skills and strategies in badminton. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 133 : Tennis (Beginning)

This course emphasizes the fundamentals of tennis. Topics include basic strokes, rules, etiquette, and court play. Upon completion, students should be able to play recreational tennis. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 134 : Tennis (Intermediate)

This course emphasizes the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, strokes and pace, and strategies in singles and doubles play. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 133 or instructor permission

PED 155 : Self Defense

This course is designed to aid students in developing rudimentary skills in self-defense. Emphasis is placed on stances, blocks, punches, and kicks as well as non-physical means of self-defense. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate basic self-defense techniques of a physical and non-physical nature. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 160 : Social Dance

This course introduces the fundamentals of popular social dances. Emphasis is placed on basic social dance techniques, dances, and a brief history of social dance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate specific dance skills and perform some dances. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 163 : Square Dancing (Beginning)

This course introduces the terminology and skills necessary to perform square dancing. Topics include working from squared sets-squared circles to squared throughs, right and left throughs, and Dixie Chains. Upon completion, students should be able to perform square dance routines and recognize the calls made for all formations. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 164 : Square Dancing (Intermediate)

This course includes additional variations and forms of square dancing. Topics include such routines as turns, grand swing, triple trades, wheel and deal, T-cup chain, and arky change. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and perform country and western square dance routines. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 163 or instructor permission

PED 166 : Modern Dance

This course introduces the fundamentals of modern dance. Emphasis is placed on basic modern dance techniques, dances, and a brief history of modern dance. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate specific dance skills and perform some dances. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 169 : Creative Dance

This course teaches creative dance movements along with innovative and spontaneous improvisation. Emphasis is placed on the movements and the dances themselves. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate dance techniques as well as knowledge of their origins. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 171 : Basketball (Beginning)

This course covers the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational basketball. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 172 : Basketball

This course covers more advanced basketball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to play basketball at a competitive level. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 171 or instructor permission

PED 176 : Volleyball (Beginning)

This course covers the fundamentals of volleyball. Emphasis is placed on the basics of serving, passing, setting, spiking, blocking, and the rules and etiquette of volleyball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational volleyball. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 177 : Volleyball (Intermediate)

This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 176 or instructor permission

PED 178 : Soccer (Beginning)

This course introduces the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies, and fundamental skills. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational soccer. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 179 : Soccer (Intermediate)

This course introduces the basics of soccer. Emphasis is placed on rules, strategies, and advanced techniques, skills, and strategies. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in introductory competitive soccer. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 178 or instructor permission

PED 180 : Flag Football

This course introduces the fundamentals and rules of flag football. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing in game situations. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational flag football. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 181 : Baseball (Beginning)

This course covers the fundamentals of baseball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational baseball. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 182 : Baseball (Intermediate)

This course covers more advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

PED 181 or instructor permission

PED 186 : Softball (Beginning)

This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in recreational softball. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 187 : Softball (Intermediate)

This course presents advanced skills and competitive practice in softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive softball. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 200 : Foundations of Physical Education

In this course, the history, philosophy, and objectives of health, physical education, and recreation are studied with emphasis on the physiological, sociological, and psychological values of physical education. It is required of all physical education majors. As needed.

Credits

3

PED 211 : Basic Football Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course introduces the rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school football. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in football. As needed.

Credits

3

PED 212 : Advanced Football Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course presents advanced rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school football. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in football. As needed.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PED 211

PED 213 : Basic Volleyball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course introduces the rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school volleyball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in volleyball. As needed.

Credits

3

PED 214 : Advanced Volleyball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course presents advanced rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school volleyball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in volleyball. As needed.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PED 213

PED 216 : Sports Officiating

This course surveys the basic rules and mechanics of officiating a variety of sports, including both team and individual sports. In addition to class work, students will receive at least 3 hours of practical experience in officiating. As needed.

Credits

3

PED 217 : Basic Basketball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course introduces the rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school basketball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in basketball. As needed.

Credits

3

PED 218 : Advanced Basketball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course presents advanced rules and techniques for sports officiating in high school basketball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in basketball. As needed.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PED 217

PED 219 : Basic Baseball and Softball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course introduces the rules and techniques for sports officiating in baseball and softball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in baseball and softball. As needed.

Credits

3

PED 220 : Advanced Baseball and Softball Rules and Officiating Techniques

This course presents advanced rules and techniques for sports officiating in baseball and softball. Emphasis is placed on officiating fundamentals and responsibilities. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proper mechanics and knowledge of officiating procedures in baseball and softball. As needed.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PED 219

PED 226 : Hiking

This course provides instruction on how to equip and care for oneself on the trail. Topics include clothing, hygiene, trail ethics, and necessary equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully participate in nature trail hikes. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 227 : Angling

This course introduces the sport of angling. Emphasis is placed on fishing with the use of artificial lures. Upon completion, students should be able to cast and retrieve using baitcaster and spinning reels and identify the various types of artificial lures. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 240 : Sport and Recreational Scuba Diving

This course provides basic instruction in fundamental skills and safety procedures for scuba diving. Emphasis is placed on the history, theory, and principles of diving; development of diving skills; safety; and care and maintenance of equipment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate skills, knowledge, and techniques of scuba diving in preparation for diver certification. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 245 : Cycling

This course is designed to promote physical fitness through cycling. Emphasis is placed on selection and maintenance of the bicycle, gear shifting, pedaling techniques, safety procedures, and conditioning exercises necessary for cycling. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate safe handling of a bicycle for recreational use. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 251 : Varsity Basketball

This course covers advanced fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive basketball. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 252 : Varsity Baseball

This course covers advanced baseball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to play baseball at a competitive level. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 253 : Varsity Golf

This course covers the more advanced phases of golf. Emphasis is placed on refining the fundamental skills and learning more advanced phases of the games such as club selection, trouble shots, and course management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to play competitive golf. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 254 : Varsity Softball

This course introduces the fundamental skills and rules of softball. Emphasis is placed on proper techniques and strategies for playing softball. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive softball. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 255 : Varsity Tennis

This course emphasizes the refinement of playing skills. Topics include continuing the development of fundamentals, learning advanced serves, and strokes and pace and strategies in singles and doubles play. Upon completion, students should be able to play competitive tennis. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 258 : Varsity Volleyball

This course covers more advanced volleyball techniques. Emphasis is placed on refining skills and developing more advanced strategies and techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive volleyball. As needed.

Credits

1

Prerequisites

Instructor permission

PED 260 : Varsity Soccer

This course covers advanced fundamentals of soccer. Emphasis is placed on skill development, knowledge of the rules, and basic game strategy. Upon completion, students should be able to participate in competitive soccer. As needed.

Credits

1

PED 295 : Practicum in Physical Education

This course is designed to provide field experience in observation and assistance in the student’s area of specialization. Students will work under the supervision of trained physical education teachers. As needed.

Credits

3